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RF05 OKS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,199 mi
Last recorded169,199 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 OKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 169,199 miles

n/s/r reg lamp not working

Fail 23 Oct 2018 169,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 40-45% o/s/r slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f indicator predominantly white (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f track rod ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s/f wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached o/s/f bottom ball joint fixing bolts all loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r reg lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2015 161,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 161,816 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated flashes (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 158,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 158,478 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 157,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 155,159 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 124,921 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 112,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 98,188 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 154,260 miles

some travel at parking brake lever

Fail 8 Apr 2008 154,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some travel at parking brake lever

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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RF05 OKS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF05 OKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF05 OKS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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